Holguín, Cuba
Holguín Province · Cuba
Holguín is a large city in Holguín Province, Cuba with a population of 319,102. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Holguín
Holguín is a municipality-city in Cuba. It is the fourth largest city in Cuba, after Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camagüey.
People
Climate
| Population | 319,102 |
| Population Density | 5,284 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.8872°, -76.2631° |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
| Country | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
| State / Province | Holguín Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.4 inches (1,025 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Holguín
Holguín is a large city in Cuba (Holguín Province) with a population of 319,102. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.
Climate in Holguín
Holguín has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2238 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Cuba avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 60.4 sq mi (156.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8872°N, 76.2631°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1775 | SANTIAGO DE CUBA | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in |
Holguín has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Holguín
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aulas Docentes Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin | University | - | Visit → |
| Centro de superación de Cultura | College | - | , |
| Escuela de Economía | College | - | , |
| Escuela del Partido | College | - | , |
| Facultad de Ciencias Sociales | University | - | , |
| Facultad de Cultura Física y Deportes | University | - | , |
| Facultad de Enfermería | College | - | , |
| Instituto Politécnico Agrícola Ediberto Fonseca Rodríguez | College | - | , |
| Residencia Estudiantil Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Holguín | University | - | , |
| Sede Universitaria Celia Sánchez Manduley | University | - | , |
| Sede Universitaria José de la Luz y Caballero | University | - | , |
| Sede Universitaria Oscar Lucero Moya | University | - | , |
| Universidad Báguanos | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Holguín | University | - | , |
Schools in Holguín
150+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Educación Especial La Edad de Oro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela "Oscar Blazques" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Melton Almaguer Pérez | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Superior de Arte | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Abel Santamaría Cuadrado | - | - | - | - |
| IPU Luz Palomares | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Menelao Mora Morales | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU José Miró Argenter | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Antonio Maceo Grajales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Calixto García Íñiguez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU René Ibarra Font | - | - | - | - |
| Politécnico José Martí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Antonio Sánchez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Mixto Remigio Marrero Álvarez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Oscar Ortiz Domínguez | - | - | - | - |
| Anexo Tony Alomá | - | - | - | - |
| Roberto polard | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Roberto Estévez Ruz | - | - | - | - |
| JS Yoe Westbrook Rosales | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel Angulo Farrán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de ANSOC | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela del MININT | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Roberto Poland | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Rubén Bravo Álvarez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Eradio Domínguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco Laguado Jaime | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Manuel Díaz Rodríguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Economía Pedro Miguel Díaz Coello | - | - | - | - |
| Anexo #1 Escuela Especial | - | - | - | - |
| Rudiberto Cuadrado Velázquez | - | - | - | - |
| Enrique José Varona Senior School | - | - | - | - |
| Politécnico Luis de Feria Garayalde | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Mixto Dagoberto Sanfield | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Mixto Alberto Sosa González | - | - | - | - |
| Seminternado Ronald Léster Andalia Nieves | - | - | - | - |
| IPU Lucía Íñiguez | - | - | - | - |
| EIDE Pedro Díaz Coello | - | - | - | - |
| IPVCE José Martí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Vocacional de Arte Raul Gómez García | - | - | - | - |
| Seminternado María Antonia Bolmey | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria y ESBU Juan José Fornet Piña | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Lidia Doce Sánchez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Augusto César Sandino | - | - | - | - |
| IPI Calixto García Íñiguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Militar Camilo Cienfuegos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Rafael Freyre Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Remigio Marrero | - | - | - | - |
| Alba | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Politécnico de la Construcción 26 de Julio | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Blas Soler Ledea | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU | - | - | - | - |
| IPU | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Mixto Cira María García Reyes | - | - | - | - |
| Seminternado Luis Peña Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| Seminternado Dalquis Sánchez Pupo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Corrección de Menores | - | - | - | - |
| Politécnica Panchito Gómez Toro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Raúl Cepero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Tony Alomá | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Carlos Manuel de Céspedes | - | - | - | - |
| IPU Jesús Menéndez | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Básica Antonio Maceo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Camilo Cienfuegos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Loynas Hechavarría Cordovez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Protesta de Baraguá | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria José Maceo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Alcides Pino Bermúdez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Especial Luis Escalona | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Roger Leyva Quintana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria René Ávila | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Especial La Edad de Oro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela "Oscar Blazques" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Melton Almaguer Pérez | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Superior de Arte | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Abel Santamaría Cuadrado | - | - | - | - |
| IPU Luz Palomares | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Menelao Mora Morales | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU José Miró Argenter | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Antonio Maceo Grajales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Calixto García Íñiguez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU René Ibarra Font | - | - | - | - |
| Politécnico José Martí | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Mixto Remigio Marrero Álvarez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Ricardo Martínez Álvarez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Oscar Ortiz Domínguez | - | - | - | - |
| Anexo Tony Alomá | - | - | - | - |
| Roberto polard | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Roberto Estévez Ruz | - | - | - | - |
| JS Yoe Westbrook Rosales | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel Angulo Farrán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de ANSOC | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela del MININT | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Roberto Poland | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Rubén Bravo Álvarez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Eradio Domínguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco Laguado Jaime | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Manuel Díaz Rodríguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Economía Pedro Miguel Díaz Coello | - | - | - | - |
| Anexo #1 Escuela Especial | - | - | - | - |
| Rudiberto Cuadrado Velázquez | - | - | - | - |
| Enrique José Varona Senior School | - | - | - | - |
| Politécnico Luis de Feria Garayalde | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Mixto Dagoberto Sanfield | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Mixto Alberto Sosa González | - | - | - | - |
| Seminternado Ronald Léster Andalia Nieves | - | - | - | - |
| IPU Lucía Íñiguez | - | - | - | - |
| EIDE Pedro Díaz Coello | - | - | - | - |
| IPVCE José Martí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Vocacional de Arte Raul Gómez García | - | - | - | - |
| Seminternado María Antonia Bolmey | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria y ESBU Juan José Fornet Piña | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Lidia Doce Sánchez | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Augusto César Sandino | - | - | - | - |
| IPI Calixto García Íñiguez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Militar Camilo Cienfuegos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Rafael Freyre Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Remigio Marrero | - | - | - | - |
| Alba | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Politécnico de la Construcción 26 de Julio | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Blas Soler Ledea | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU | - | - | - | - |
| IPU | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Mixto Cira María García Reyes | - | - | - | - |
| Seminternado Luis Peña Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| Seminternado Dalquis Sánchez Pupo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Corrección de Menores | - | - | - | - |
| Politécnica Panchito Gómez Toro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Raúl Cepero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Tony Alomá | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Carlos Manuel de Céspedes | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Estudios Mixto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| IPU Jesús Menéndez | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Básica Antonio Maceo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rural Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Camilo Cienfuegos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Floro Pérez Díaz | - | - | - | - |
| ESBU Ana Betancourt | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Loynas Hechavarría Cordovez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Protesta de Baraguá | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria José Maceo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Alcides Pino Bermúdez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Especial Luis Escalona | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Roger Leyva Quintana | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria René Ávila | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Holguín
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Holguín
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa de la Campesina | ||||
| La Periquera | ||||
| La Periquera | ||||
| La vitrolas | ||||
| La vitrolas | ||||
| Museo de Arte Colonial + Museo de Historia Municipal | ||||
| Museo de Artes | ||||
| Museo de Artes | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Historia Provincial | ||||
| Museo de Historia Provincial | ||||
| Museo de la clandestinidad | ||||
| Museo de la clandestinidad | ||||
| Museo Joaquín de la Vara Pi | ||||
| Sitio Arqueológico |
Libraries in Holguín
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Urquiola | 0.0 | |||||
| Alex Urquiola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Armando Hart | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la UCMHo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de la UCMHo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Provincial del Libro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Holguín
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combinado | |||||
| Combinado | |||||
| Feria de productos agrícolas | |||||
| Feria de productos agrícolas | |||||
| La Marquesita | |||||
| La Marquesita | |||||
| Mercado Agropecuario | |||||
| Mercado Agropecuario | |||||
| Mercado Agropecuario | |||||
| Mercado Agropecuario El Mambí | |||||
| Mercado Agropecuario Integral Sanfield | |||||
| Mercado Agropecuario Vista Alegre | |||||
| Mercado Agropecuario Vista Alegre | |||||
| Mercado Ideal | |||||
| Mercado Los Libertadores | |||||
| Mercado Los Libertadores | |||||
| Mercado varios | |||||
| Mercado varios | |||||
| Mercadp Agropecuario Estatal | |||||
| MiPyME Boltaje | |||||
| MiPyME Más Robusto | |||||
| MiPyME Pelícano | |||||
| MiPyME Pelícano | |||||
| MiPyME Pelícano | |||||
| MiPyME Pelícano | |||||
| Placita | |||||
| Plaza Los Chinos | |||||
| Primero lo Natural | |||||
| Primero lo Natural |
Hotels in Holguín
20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Holguín
93 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Holguín
79 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Holguín
4 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Holguín
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Holguín
11 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Holguín
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Holguín
25 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Holguín
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Holguín
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Holguín
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Holguín
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Holguín
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Holguín
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Holguín
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Holguín
16 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Holguín
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafetería y Cervezas |
Stadiums & Teams in Holguín
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Calixto García |
Airports Near Holguín
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Pais International Airport | HOG | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate}Holguín Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport | BYM | Medium Airport |
| Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport | VTU | Medium Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bayamo Northwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caio Voisan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cayama Nueva Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Delicias South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Congo Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guamo Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Guardalavaca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Escondida Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Mangos de Baragua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manatí Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mateo Remas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puente Guillen Agricultural Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| San German Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Holguín
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo Holguín 5 | |
| Correo Holguín 5 | |
| Correo Las Baleares. | |
| Correo Las Baleares. | |
| CORREOS DE CUBA | |
| CORREOS DE CUBA | |
| CubaPost | |
| CubaPost | |
| Estanquillo | |
| Estanquillo |
Treatment Centers in Holguín
25 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| center municipal of hygiene and epidemiology | ||
| Centro Oftalmológico de Holguín | ||
| Centro Provincial de Higiene | ||
| Clínica de Fisioterapia | ||
| Clinica de Fisioterapia y Anestesia | ||
| Clínica Dr. Carlos J. Finlay | ||
| CM Urgencias | ||
| CMU Emilio Bárcenas | ||
| Consultorio Médico de Emergencias | ||
| Departamento de Anatomía Patológica | ||
| Departamento de Planificación Familiar | ||
| Hogar Materno 8 de Marzo | ||
| La Quinta | ||
| Policlínica René Ávila | ||
| Policlínico Pedro Díaz Coello | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Sala de Rehabilitación | ||
| Salón de Legrado | ||
| Sanatorio ITS/VIH Sida | ||
| Villa El Cocal | ||
| Villa El Quinqué |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Holguín
48 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 2da Iglesia Bautista | |
| 3rd Baptist Church of Holguin | |
| 3rd Baptist Church of Holguin | |
| Amazing Grace Baptist Church | |
| Casa de El Butin | |
| Casa de Oración Iglesia de Dios Ortodoxa | |
| casa de osmel | |
| church methodist | |
| church methodist | |
| church of god orthodox jesus the good shepherd | |
| church of god orthodox jesus the good shepherd | |
| Congregación de Jesús | |
| First Baptist Church | |
| Iglesia Adventista | |
| Iglesia Adventista | |
| Iglesia Apostólica y Profética La Gran Comisión | |
| Iglesia Apostólica y Profética La Gran Comisión | |
| Iglesia Bando Evangélico de Gedeón Soldados de la Cruz de Cristo | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de los Dolores | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de los Dolores |
Quick Facts
Around Holguín
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Holguín
16 places within 15 km
- • Acuario
- • House Lore
- • Galería de Arte Holguín
- • Galería Holguín
- • Cerro Pilón
- • Loma de Las Biajacas
- • Loma del Fraile
- • Loma del Pití
- • Mirador de Mayabe
- + 1 more
- • Ruinas de Antiguo Fuerte español
- • Casa de Daniel Ramírez
- • Loma de la Cruz
- • Mirador
- • Mirador
- • Mirador de Mayabe
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Holguín
What is the population of Holguín?
Holguín has a population of 319,102 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 5,284 people per square mile, spread across 60.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Holguín?
Holguín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches.
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